Bradley Clinton White

Bradley Clinton White "B-White", age 60 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Brad was born on January 23, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Robert Charles and Betty Lou Wallace White. A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, he served in the United States Navy from 1971 until 1973. Brad worked as a corrections officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections for 24 years retiring in January of 2012. He was a member of Dry Fork Baptist Church near Guthrie, Mo. Brad's main passion in life was music and being a wonderful family man. He played in numerous bands in central Missouri and played several instruments in those bands. He loved bluegrass music and playing for the elderly at many nursing homes throughout the area. Survivors include: his wife of 35 years, Vaunitta Matheney; two daughters, Anita Matheney of Centertown, Mo. and Mary Clines and her husband Bobby of Lake Ozarks, Mo.; two sisters, Dora Chambers of Jefferson City, Mo. and Catherine Ousley of Fulton, Mo.; three brothers, Randall White and his wife Sandy of Dixon, Mo., Rodney White and his wife Norma of Sedalia, Mo. and Lawrence White and his wife Debbie of Linn, Mo.; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Brad was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gerald Matheney; one niece, Autumn Paige Ousley; and one nephew, Cody Thomas Ousley. Visitation will held at the Freeman Mortuary from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, with a color guard being presented by the Department of Corrections. A funeral service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Lewis Curtis officiating. A private interment will be held at Longview Cemetery in Jefferson City, Mo. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com